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Josephine Anselmo Obituary
She was born in Hartford, daughter of the late Michael and Filomena (Perugini) Guerrera and had lived in the area most of her life.
She retired after 26 years of service from the City of Hartford where she taught at the Henry C. Dwight School. She was a member of St. Agnes Church in Niantic, and she was a member of their Women's Club and co-chaired their Dinner Club. She was a member of the board of governors and treasurer for the GNHA Beach Association. Some of her greatest joys were cooking and friends, and she enjoyed sharing with all.
She was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt. She leaves her loving family behind, sons, Michael Anselmo of East Haddam, Richard and his wife, Susan Anselmo, of Haddam, Daniel A. and his wife, Regina Anselmo, of Colchester; daughter, Phyllis and her husband, David Porcaro, of Wethersfield; sister, Grace and her husband, Alfred Perugini, of Enfield; and her precious grandchildren, Christopher, Brandon, Stephen, Michelle, and Mark Anselmo; nieces, Geraldine and her husband, Bernard Gaudrault, Claudia and her husband, James Brainard; and a nephew, Alfred Perugini Jr. and his wife, Patricia.
Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday from the D'Esopo Funeral Chapel, 277 Folly Brook Blvd., Wethersfield, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Augustine Church, Hartford. Burial will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Hartford. Friends may call at the funeral chapel from 3 to 7 p.m. on Monday.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
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Memories and Condolences
for Josephine Anselmo
March 2, 2008
To the Anselmo Family,
We were fortunate enough to live next to the the original Anselmo family on Linnmoore St. and knew your mother when she first married your dad. We remember your mother being a very kind and loving lady and then heard from the Dwight School family stories about how wonderful a friend she was to everyone. Your in our hearts at this sad time, but remember the fond memories you have of her. The Kane Family
Tim Baisden
February 27, 2008
To Dan and the Anselmo Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless..............
Shirley Accatino
February 22, 2008
To the Anselmo Family, Joesphine was one of those exceptional people who left you better off than when she met you. My heart hurts for your loss. I was not home or I would have been there.
Josephine,
The face that made you smile just to look at her. So many memories of sitting at her kitchen table laughing for hours! Sharing stories and telling secrets. From her I learned compassion, forgiveness, acceptance and grace. The world lost a sweet and loving soul and God got a new angel.
Until we meet again Joe, keep a cup of coffee for me on your table. Love Shirley
Jeffrey Donlin
February 22, 2008
To The Anselmo Family,
My thoughts and prayers go out to
all of you at this difficult time. Nothing or no thing can, or will, ever replace the memories you hold. God Bless.
Sandra Silva
February 21, 2008
To the Anselmo Family, My deepest sympathies are going out to you and yours, Life is such a wonderful thing, we meet people, we choose to pick them to be our friends, we comfort them when needed and hold them dear. Your family has always been dear to us and we certainly want you to know that we hold you all in our thoughts and prayers for comfort and a peaceful joy as you celebrate the life of your mom and our friend. Love Bruce, Sandy & Morgan Silva
Joan Cornelio
February 21, 2008
Dear Phyllis & family:
I am very sorry to learn of your dear Mom's passing. You can never be ready in life to lose your Loved one. Thinking of you and hoping all the wonderful memories you had with you Mom will help you with your grieving.
Love, Joan Cornelio
Lori & David Skinner
February 20, 2008
To Dan, Gina and the Anselmo family,
With deepest sympathy.
Michelle Maglaty Mostello
February 19, 2008
To Josephine's Family: Sometimes there are no perfect words only thoughtful, reflective silences. I am deeply saddened by the news of Josephine's untimely passing. She was a woman of great insight and personality, of unbridled kindness and love, of deep faith in her fellow man and God. She embraced life and remains an outstanding example to us all. I will forever feel the warmth of her smile. It is said earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal and I know Josephine is safe in the loving hands of our Lord. My sincerest condolences to you all.
Nancy & George Mercadante
February 19, 2008
DAN, SO SORRY TO READ YOUR MOM PASSED. MY THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU. I HAVE A FAVORITE POEM THAT I HOPE WILL MAKE YOU FEEL BETTER. EVEN AS THE SUN GOES DOWN TO END THE LIGHT OF DAY, IT'S RISING ON A NEW HORIZON SOMEWHERE FAR AWAY... AND THOUGH OUR WORLD SEEMS DARKER FOR THE LOSS OF ONE WE MISS, OUR LOVED ONE'S LIFE IS DAWNING IN A BRIGHTER WORLD THAN THIS. HUGS TO YOU BOTH. LOVE, NANCY
Henry Zaleta
February 19, 2008
Deeply sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
February 19, 2008
Rico, I am sorry to hear about your loss of your Mother. I hope the closeness of family and friends can comfort you and your family during this time. May God also be of comfort. (John 5:28,29) Barb Bell/Aetna/Windsor
Gabriela Rivkin
February 19, 2008
Mike,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and you’re Family
STEVEN MARINO
February 18, 2008
Anselmo Family
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family..
Steve and Karen Licitra
February 18, 2008
My thoughts and prayers go out to your family in your time of lose. Your mother will be missed by all who knew her.
STEVEN MARINO
February 18, 2008
Anselmo Family
I am very sorry to hear of your loss.My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family
STEVEN MARINO
February 18, 2008
Anselmo Family
I am very sorry for your loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Pellerin Family
February 18, 2008
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Your mom was a special person who touched us all.
Gino Murray III
February 18, 2008
Rico, Danny, Mike and rest of the Anselmo Family sorry to hear about your mom. My heart and prayers go out to the
family. Hopefully with each day that passes the pain will lessen.
Michael Pasquaretta
February 18, 2008
With Deepest soarrow, over this lose, God bless ..
Dolly and Dom Narducci
February 18, 2008
To Jo's family, We were deeply saddened by news of Jo's passing. When we think of Jo, we'll remember her wonderful personality, her unbounding love for her family and all the great times we spent together. We are in Florida and will be unable to attend her services, but know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Tracy, Len, & Maeve McHugh Goldberg
February 18, 2008
To Josephine's Entire wonderful Family, Children & Grandchildren:
Our hearts went silent in the Heights
on Friday night.
Wonderful Josephine inspired all of us to be better people.
Her kindness, compassion and wisdom
will live on in all of you,her Family, and will remain in our hearts & souls, our homes, our neighborhoods, and our church
for eternity.
We will always be here for all of you, her family.
With an overwhelming sense of gratitude to Our Lord for creating this wonderful person.
May we celebrate her living and her new beginning together with the Holy Spirit.
With the love of the Sacred heart of Jesus,
February 18, 2008
To my Mom,
I will always be greatful for having such a wonderful Mother and rolemodel. You will be missed by many. You touched so many lives and they will never forget you. I know the man who I have become is because of you. As a husband and now a father, I thank you for your guidance and and unconditional love. Yor baby,
(Dan,Dan)
Daniel A. Anselmo
Greg and Fran Lutzen
February 18, 2008
A wonderful lady who knew how to make you laugh and always had something nice to say about people. Josehine will be missed by all who had the good fortune to be touched by her. She will be sadly missed. May she be at peace with the Lord.
Kathy Hudson
February 18, 2008
Michael, I was saddened to hear of your Mom's passing; I know how special she was to you. Take the time to remember all of her kindness to help ease your grief during this difficult time. Kathy Hudson
Lisa (Bouthet) Coyne
February 17, 2008
Dan and Family,
Wanted you to know that we are thinking of you through this difficult time. Know that our prayers are with you......may you be comforted with many wonderful memories.
Blessings, Lisa and Michael Coyne
Jane Golob and Bob Gaudrault
February 17, 2008
Your mother, sister, and
aunt was a special lady. We are saddened by her passing. Our deepest sympathy to Josephine's family.
Bill Fowler
February 17, 2008
Dear Rich,Sue & Family Members, I wish I knew the magic
words to say to take away the pain and hardship the
loss of your loved one has brought into your lives.
Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Teresa Yocca
February 17, 2008
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
lynne goguen
February 17, 2008
My prayers are with you and your family .We never really know what to say at a time like this but we can be sure are loved ones are there to help and comfort us.
Your Friend Always:
Lynne(McInerney)Goguen
and family ,Canada and
Hartford,Ct.
Greg and Fran Lutzen
February 17, 2008
A very classy lady who treated all with kindness and repect. We will always remember her contagious laugh and warm-hearted nature. Josephine will be sadly missed by all who were lucky enough to be touched by her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May her soul rest in the peace of the Lord.
JOHN MAZZUCCHI
February 17, 2008
To Danny, Phyllis, Ricky, and Michael, I was so sorry to hear of the lost of your Mother. She was such a special person that we all loved and cheerished very much. She was a very unique person that touch all those who had the pleasure of meeting her. I will miss her deeply. May God comfort her and welcome her into his arms. If youn need anything please call.
Love, John Mazzucchi
Joanne and Gaetan Rocamora
February 17, 2008
Dear Phyllis and Family - I am so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. She was a lovely lady. No time is ever a good time to say goodbye to a parent. I am in Florida and will not be able to attend her service but I want you to know that I am thinking of you all and saying prayers for you as well. May your memories help you during this difficult time.
Frank & Marie (Castagno) Pezzlo
February 17, 2008
We are saddened to learn of the loss of your wonderful Mother, precious person and best-ever neighbor. Please accept our sincere sympathy. We will miss her greatly during our annual spring and fall visits to Giants Neck Heights.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time.
John Sullivan
February 17, 2008
I had the pleasure of knowing Jo from being a parishioner of St. Agnes Church in Niantic. She had a wonerful sense of humor and it was a joy and a blessing to know her.
Barbara and Joseph Bernardi
February 17, 2008
To The Anselmo Family;
The warmth of Josephine's smile was enough to drive all sadness away. She knew how to smile through adversity and pain. She listened to others with her compassion and her strength. Her wit and her wisdom were intertwined. She was a beautiful woman who touched so many people's lives.
I am certain that Josephine will always be smiling down on all of us from her new home in heaven.
Our thoughts and our prayers are with her family in their time of mourning such a tremendous loss...
Norm & Liz Shabarekh
February 17, 2008
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Nancy Anselmo
February 17, 2008
To all of the wonderful family of Josephine I send my heartfelt condelences. I am in Mexico and will not be there for the funeral but my thoughts are with you all. Josephine was a special lady and I feel blessed to have known her.
My Love to all of you
Aunt Nancy Anselmo
mary brocuglio
February 17, 2008
I remember Mrs. Anselmo. She was a wonderful teacher and a very helpful woman. When my Grandfather passed away in 1976 she had my parents bring me to her home so she can take me to school tha day then she brought me to her home and had my parents pick me up. To this day my parents and I still remember her. May she rest in Peace.
The Brocuglio Family
Kerry Watterson
February 17, 2008
Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
With Love, Neal and Kerry
Gaetano Monteforte
February 17, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. I have nothing but great memories of her. She was like a second mother to me and I'm sure that all of us that grew up with you guys share the same sentiment. All our love, Gaetano, Cathy , Sean and Kara
Chris and Cameron Fedina
February 17, 2008
There is a new angel in heaven with our Lord. She will be missed, one of the most loving and sweetest ladies to walk this earth. We loved her deeply. Cameron and Chris Fedina
D'Esopo Funeral Chapel
February 17, 2008
Our heartfelt sympathies in this, your time of grief.
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